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Santa Martha, Belize

Orange Walk District · Belize

Santa Martha is a small town in Orange Walk District, Belize with a population of 719. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

719 Population 147/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
64.6 in Annual Rain
America / Belize Timezone

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People

Population719
Density147/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain64.6 in/yr
Sunny Days219/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population719
Population Density147 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates17.9704°, -88.3844°
TimezoneAmerica/Belize
Country🇧🇿 Belize
State / ProvinceOrange Walk District
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation64.6 inches (1,641 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Martha

Santa Martha is a small town in Belize (Orange Walk District) with a population of 719. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.6 inches. The timezone is America/Belize.

Santa Martha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above Belize avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²)
Population Density147/sq mi
Coordinates17.9704°N, 88.3844°W
TimezoneAmerica/Belize

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.6"
70% above Belize avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.84"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.65"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

19 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 2 279 km
2022 Lisa Category 1 57 km
2021 Grace Category 1 254 km
2020 Zeta Category 1 285 km
2020 Gamma Category 1 269 km
2020 Nana Category 1 130 km
2016 Earl Category 1 64 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 93 km
2011 Rina Category 2 191 km
2010 Richard Category 2 82 km
2010 Paula Category 2 277 km
2007 Dean Category 5 102 km
2005 Wilma Category 4 292 km
2005 Emily Category 4 279 km
2002 Isidore Category 1 289 km
2001 Iris Category 4 169 km
2000 Keith Category 4 41 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 145 km
1995 Roxanne Category 3 227 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 1.9 in
March 78°F (25°C) 1.8 in
April 80°F (27°C) 1.7 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 4.3 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 8.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in
August 82°F (28°C) 6.5 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in Wettest
October 80°F (26°C) 8.3 in
November 77°F (25°C) 5.2 in
December 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in

Santa Martha has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 64.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.8") and April the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Santa Martha

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Santa Marta Government School
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Radio Stations near Santa Martha

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Estéreo Solar 104.9 FM (GT) hits, latino AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Santa Martha

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Banquitas House of Culture

Libraries in Santa Martha

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Maskall Community Library Service0.0
San Jose San Pablo Community Library0.0
Sandy Hunter Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa Martha

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fort Cairns Market
Garcia's Vegetable Shop
Garcia's Vegetable Shop

Breweries in Santa Martha

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Caribbean International Brewery Co. Ltd.

Airports Near Santa Martha

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Philip S. W. Goldson International AirportBZELarge Airport
Caye Caulker AirportCUKMedium Airport
Caye Chapel AirportCYCMedium Airport
Chetumal International AirportCTMMedium Airport
Corozal AirportCZHMedium Airport
John Greif II AirportSPRMedium Airport
Sartaneja AirportSJXMedium Airport
Sir Barry Bowen Municipal AirportTZAMedium Airport
Aeródromo KohunlinchSmall Airport
Aeródromo XcalakSmall Airport
Backlanding AirportSmall Airport
Belize Dive Haven AirstripSmall Airport
Chan Chich AirstripSmall Airport
H.E Alfredo Martinez (Tower Hill) AirstripORZSmall Airport
Hector Silva AirstripBCVSmall Airport
Johnny Chan Chen AirstripSmall Airport
Manatee AirportMZESmall Airport
Pucte AirportSmall Airport
San Felipe AirstripSmall Airport
Santa Cruz AirportSTUSmall Airport
Tres Leguas AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Belize

🇧🇿 About Belize

Capital Belmopan
Population 383,071
Area 22,966 km²
GDP (USD) $3,052,362,650
GDP per capita $7,425
HDI 0.721
Life expectancy 73.6 years
Internet users 72.4%
Urban population 42.0%
Currency BZD (Dollar)
Languages Belizean Creole, English, Spanish
Calling code +501
TLD .bz
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Belize

15 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 15 George Price Day George Price Day
Mar 9 National Heroes and Benefactors Day National Heroes and Benefactors Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Holy Saturday
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Aug 1 Emancipation Day Emancipation Day
Sep 10 Saint George's Caye Day Saint George's Caye Day
Sep 21 Independence Day Independence Day
Oct 12 Pan America Day Pan America Day
Nov 19 Garifuna Settlement Day Garifuna Settlement Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Santa Martha

What is the population of Santa Martha?

Santa Martha has a population of 719 residents and is located in Belize. The population density is 147 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Martha?

Santa Martha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.6 inches.

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